Maureen Okpe
The Benue State Government has dismissed what it describes as a “recurring cycle of political apologies” from some stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the era of transactional, godfather-driven politics in the state has ended.
According to statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Tersoo Kula on Tuesday, asserted that Benue has entered a new phase of development-focused governance.
Kula said the apologies being circulated by some political actors were reminiscent of a pattern he claimed had shaped Benue politics for over a decade, involving the installation of preferred candidates, subsequent political fallouts, and public remorse allegedly deployed as a tool for regaining influence.
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He cited previous election cycles where political groups publicly expressed regret over their choices, arguing that such statements were not rooted in accountability but in attempts to sustain political control.
According to him, the current round of apologies has emerged despite what he described as improving governance indicators under Governor Alia.
He pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, regular payment of salaries and pensions, and efforts to restore public institutions as evidence that the administration is focused on service delivery rather than political patronage.
Kula accused some politicians of attempting to reclaim relevance by criticizing the governor’s leadership style, including comments made at recent public events.
He maintained that the administration would not be distracted by what he termed “political theatrics,” adding that the government was committed to protecting public resources and ensuring they are used for the benefit of the people.
He said “the Alia administration’s stance on public finance management has unsettled individuals who were accustomed to a system of dependency and political entitlement.
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“Benue’s resources belong to the people, not to power blocs or political godfathers.”
The CPS urged residents to remain vigilant and to support what he called the transition from transactional politics to development-driven governance. He noted that the public was increasingly demanding accountability and stability, which he said the administration was focused on delivering.
Kula concluded that “Benue people are no longer persuaded by repeated political apologies but the consolidation of gains recorded so far. The state deserves leadership that protects not plunders the commonwealth.”